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AHA Consulting Engineers · 23 hours ago

Business Development Assistant

AHA Consulting Engineers is a well-established consulting firm specializing in high-performance building design. They are seeking a Business Development Assistant to support the business development function by maintaining CRM software, coordinating client outreach, and ensuring professional interactions with clients.

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Responsibilities

Meet with proposal submitters/partners on a regular basis to review status of outstanding proposals (won, lost, dead, pending)
Maintain and improve our CRM/contact database: data entry, cleanup contact status confirmation, tagging, activity tracking, and basic reporting
Coordinate lead/opportunity tracking: intake from engineers/PMs, follow-ups, next steps, and deadlines
Assist with client outreach, appreciation, and meeting coordination (scheduling, agendas, notes, follow-up emails, and action items)
Support industry events and client touchpoints: registrations, logistics, attendee lists, and post-event follow-up
Track upcoming bid opportunities and company announcements- and flag relevant pursuits
Provide light administrative support to BD leadership (calendar coordination, document management, and prioritization)
Manage/Track memberships in organizations and yearly dues
Manage/Track sponsorships and BD expenses for each Market Sector and Service
Schedule presentations, coordinate lunches, record attendance, and follow-up with firms requesting continuing learning presentations from AHA
Assist with holiday gift ordering, packaging, and deliveries for clients

Qualification

CRM software proficiencyMicrosoft 365Business development experienceA/E/C industry knowledgeProactive communicationGraphic design skillsWriting skillsAttention to detail

Required

0–3 years of experience in business development, proposals, marketing coordination, or sales support (A/E/C industry a plus)
Strong writing and editing skills with high attention to detail
Comfortable working with multiple deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams/SharePoint)
Professional, proactive communication style—able to collaborate with technical staff and leadership
Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to events in the New England area or occasionally to one of our other offices (GA/PA/VA)

Preferred

Experience in A/E/C (engineering, architecture, construction) or professional services
Familiarity with CRM and marketing tools (Deltek, HubSpot, Salesforce, Constant Contact, etc.)
Basic understanding of AHA's service lines (MEP/FP, Technology Design, Energy & Sustainability, Commissioning, BIM/VDC, Advisory Services, and related offerings) — or strong interest in learning quickly
Graphic/layout comfort in PowerPoint or similar tools; Canva/Adobe experience is a plus

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Path to Partnership
Student Debt Repayment Program
Flexible & Hybrid Work Schedules

Company

AHA Consulting Engineers

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AHA Consulting Engineers is an engineering company that offers mechanical, electrical, and fire protection engineering services.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Bob Parker
Mechanical Department Manager / Partner
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Chris Curran
Partner | Operations Director, Boston
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